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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1961

Page

5

Beavers Beat Flagstaff 6-2 in Scottsdale Ball Game

Scottsdale Beaver baseball team sweeps weekend with a 6-2 win over Flagstaff. Jon Riggs pitched and hit a three run homer in the second inning. Jan Kleinman had a triple and Peter Dooley a double for three runs in the third. Noriega earned a save in the seventh. Scottsdale prepares to host Washington Thursday.

Ry Jon Butch Riggs Flagstaff Riggs Jan Kleinman Peter Dooley Beavers Bryant Wilson Contreras Willingham Hillman Noriega Cloutier

Celtics win Eastern playoffs and title run ends

Boston Celtics defeat the Syracuse Nationals 123 to 101 to clinch the best of seven series four games to one and advance to face the West final winner between the St. Louis Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. Bill Sharman Frank Ramsey and Bill Russell led a late surge as Boston pulled away in the final period.

United Press International World of Sports National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Boston Syracuse Nationals Celtics St. Louis Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Hawks Lakers St. Louis Bill Sharman Frank Ramsey Bill Russell

Hawks Take 2 1 Lead In Nhl Semifinals

Chicago Black Hawks beat Montreal 2-1 after 52 minutes 12 seconds of overtime to gain a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup semifinal series. Murray Balfour scored both Chicago goals as 16 666 fans watched in Chicago. Detroit Wings also led Toronto 2-0 in their semifinal.

United Press International Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs Murray Balfour Chicago Balfour Glenn Hall Hawks

Frank Lane Visits Yanks in Tampa Talks Turn to Pitching

Frank Lane visits Yankees general manager Roy Hamey in St. Peters­burg to push for a deal. The Kansas City A’s may acquire pitcher Ryne Duren after New York fined him 350 for a curfew violation.

ST. Petersburg Fla UPI Frank Lane New York Yankee Roy Hamey Kansas City A’s Ryne Duren Yankees Duren Lane H&wmey Bud Daley Ray Herbert Ken Johnson Fowly A’s

Arizona Stars Pace Easter Relays Thrilling Meet

In Santa Barbara, USC and ASU tied for first in the mile relay as Rex Cawley edged rival Mal Spence. Jack Hudson won the mile for Arizona, and Gaston Green led ASU in the high hurdles. Dallas Long of USC won the shot put while Arizona placed ninth overall with 17 points.

Santa Barbara Calif UPI Arizona Jim Brewer USC North Phoenix Hubie Watson Arizona State University ASU Rex Cawley Sun Devil Mal i Spence Jack Hudson University of Arizona Gaston Green Dallas Long UCLA Earl Johnstone Larry Dunn John Rose Don Jessy

Arcadia Titans Set To Face Phoenix Union At Tempe

Arcadia travels to Tempe to meet Phoenix Union as Arcadia’s Gary Deak gets the start after a 5-0 no hitter against Winslow. Titans Mike Reese and Bill Weidemayer drove in three runs in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Phoenix Union, while Seohn Propstra earned the victory.

Tempe High Arcadia Titans Phoenix Union Coyotes Buffaloes Titans Mike Reese Bill Weidemayer Titan

Buckeyes fall to Bearcats in final seconds for 1961 title

Ohio State led late but a misfired final play doomed the Buckeyes as Cincinnati won 70-65 in overtime. Tony Yates and Carl Bouldin sparked Cincinnati with timely scoring while Bob Wiesenhahn and Paul Hogue controlled the boards. John Egan scored 42 for St. Joseph's in the tournament finale.

Kansas City UPI Ohio State Buckeyes Cincinnati Fred Taylor Ed Jucker Carl Bouldin Yates Bouldin Paces Bearcats Bob Wiesenhahn Jed Bearcat John Havlicek Skein St. Joseph's Utah John Egan Little James Lynam St. Joseph’s Billy McGill Tong Canisius North ‘Carolina State Havlicek Tom Thacker Lynam

Arizona Freshmen Rout Eagles in Twin Bill Sweep

Sherman Scott pitched five perfect innings in the second game as Arizona freshmen defeated Eastern Arizona Junior College 11 to 2 and 13 to 0 in a doubleheader sweep.

Thatcher UPI Sherman Scott University of Arizona Eastern Arizona Junior College

Tribe Buys Hale From Salt Lake In PCL Deal

The Cleveland Indians acquire first baseman Bob Hale from Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League. Hale played as a pinch hitter for Cleveland last season and has outfield experience. The club heads to Palm Springs for single games against the Los Angeles Angels with Johnny Antonelli and Wynn Hawkins starting on the mound.

Tucson UPI Cleveland Indians Bob Hale Salt Lake City Hale Cleveland Indians Palm Springs Calif Los Angeles Angels Jimmy Dykes Johnny Antonelli Wynn Hawkins

Choate Optioned To Portland

The San Francisco Giants optioned pitcher Don Choate to Portland of the Pacific Coast League. Last year he went 10 and 15 with Tacoma in the PCL and then joined Homestead, Florida to train with the Portland club.

Phoenix UPI San Francisco Giants Don Choate Portland Choate Tacoma Homestead Fla

Giants Hammer Cubs In Spring Net 15 10 Victory

Giants explode for five homers and 19 hits to beat the Cubs 15 10 in spring play. Tom Haller leads with two homers as Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda and Jack Sanford also homer. McCovey hits .435 after three hits.

Chicago Cubs Giants Tom Haller Bob Schmidt Hobie Landrith Big Ten Illinois San Francisco Haller Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Jack Sanford

Sunshine Open winner Gary Player edges Palmer for title

Gary Player wins the Sunshine Open at Bayshore Country Club by one stroke over Arnold Palmer. Player shoots 69 68 67 69 for 273 15 under, earning 3500 dollars. Palmer posts 274 for 2300, Souchak 275 for 1800, Boros and Brewer in contention. Palmer nearly eagle on 18 but Player seals with a clutch birdie.

Miami Beach Fla UPI Gary Player Arnold Palmer Palmer Bayshore ’ Country Club Mike Souchak Julius Boros Gay Brewer Jr

Morris Leads Glendale Meet in Glendale Invitational

Bob Morris of Glendale claimed the outstanding performer award at the Glendale Invitational track meet with a discus throw of 175 feet 8 inches. Washington High School led unofficially with 24 points, Camelback 19, Phoenix Union 14, Tempe 13, while Larry Hall of Camelback swept the hurdles. John Denner of Catalina set the mile mark at 4 29.3 for his second straight year of leading the event.

Glendale UPI Bob Morris Morris Washington High School Lowell Akers Washington Camelback High Phoenix Union Tempe Larry Hall Camelback John Denner Catalina High Donner

Southern California Dominates NCAA Track Title Streaks

Southern California caps NCAA Track and Field Championships with a dominant run, winning nine straight titles from 1935 to 1943 and seven consecutive championships from 1949 to 1955.

Los Angeles Southern Califrnia

Devils Extend Winning Streak In Doubleheader Vs Utah

Arizona State defeated Utah 4-3 and 7-4 in a twin bill to run its baseball mark to 15 straight wins. Sterling Slaughter earned his fourth win in relief in the opener, while Mike Tatum fanned 12 for ASU in the nightcap. Paul Runge drove in the deciding run in game one, and Tom Lovato homered for Utah with one aboard in the fourth.

TEMPE UPI Arizona State University of Utah Sterling Slaughter Tom Lovato Utah Mike Matsik ASU Mike Tatum

Scottsdale Horse Wins Tucson Futurity at Rillito Park

Charles M. Bennetts Boys Ranch horse won the 13th Southwestern Futurity for quarter horses at Rillito park in Tucson. The Scottsdale horse was ridden by Denny Burton, a 28 year old from Oklahoma, who became the first rider to win the Futurity three successive times.

Tucson UPI Charles M. Bennett Boys Ranch Rillito Park Scottsdale Denny Burton

Cactus Standings Preview

Tomorrow in Phoenix the Red Sox face the Giants while the Indians battle the Angels in Palm Springs. The Cubs have an idle day.

Red Sox Giants Phoenix Indians Angels Palm Springs Cubs

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